We have only done homeschool meet-ups three times, but two out of the three Wyatt became shy and didn't play with the other children.
The first was at a park, I chalked it up to us arriving late. I've noticed that when we show up somewhere late, he feels uncomfortable.
The next time was the museum. A boy said hi to him but he didn't respond. Normally when we go he makes friends with at least four children. Very odd this last time.
At the rat house he knew a few children there so he played with them but also made a new friend while playing up in the tubes.
I love that I'm blessed to see certain situations make him uncomfortable now I get to help him overcome that. I'm not sure how to help him socialize in these awkward situations besides teaching him to introduce himself, join in, and play and also figure out what triggers him to be shy. Hopefully as he sees these children more often he will be more comfortable around them.
